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The Clearing
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The Clearing

2004-07-02 · 95 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Mystery · Thriller

When affluent executive Wayne Hayes is kidnapped by a disgruntled employee and held for ransom in a forest, Wayne’s wife is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper.

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Directors
Pieter Jan Brugge
Production companies
Wildwood Enterprises, Thousand Words
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 12,520,799

Top Cast

Robert RedfordRobert RedfordWayne Hayes
Helen MirrenHelen MirrenEileen Hayes
Willem DafoeWillem DafoeArnold Mack
Alessandro NivolaAlessandro NivolaTim Hayes
Matt CravenMatt CravenRay Fuller
Melissa SagemillerMelissa SagemillerJill Hayes
Wendy CrewsonWendy CrewsonLouise Miller
Larry PineLarry PineTom Finch
Diana ScarwidDiana ScarwidEva Finch
Elizabeth RuscioElizabeth RuscioCindy Mack
Gwen McGeeGwen McGeeKathleen Duggan
Sarah KoskoffSarah KoskoffLane Hayes
Graciela MarinGraciela
Mike PniewskiMike PniewskiKyle Woodward
Geoff McKnightJohn Dewitt
Tom ArcuragiMr. Schmidt
Audrey WasilewskiAudrey WasilewskiLisa
Peter GannonPeter GannonAgent Elkins
Jacqi LoewyAgent Crew
Matt MillerMatt MillerAnother Agent

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